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Originally posted by BrokenCircles
Originally posted by Swills
Oh god, who really has time for such nonsense. While I don't disagree with you that there is indeed trolls on every forum, it is their own fault if they fall subject to trolls. Any Mod here can spot a troll a mile away & will do what they do best. So lets not fret
I figured I could contact someone to edit my post, problem is I just wanna be able to do it myself
Who really has time?
It would have taken much less time and effort to just send an 'Alert,' as opposed to creating a thread about the issue.
Now, you have spent more time, and have most likely still not changed/edited whatever it was.
In a shorter amount of time, it could have already been fixed/edited.
ETA: hmm
Originally posted by Swills
Who can I write about this
Seriously, I have the time
who really has time? I have time. Who really has time? I have time.
edit on 6/29/11 by BrokenCircles because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by maria_stardust
reply to post by BrokenCircles
As far as I know this site is a magical playground powered by twinkly fairies running on hamster wheels. Which is to say I have no earthly idea regarding the behind the scenes magic.
reply to post by Swills
It may be an inconvenience at times, however without it this place could easily become chaotic. Not to say that it isn't chaotic at this time of the year, but it would be more so if this feature wasn't in place.
Originally posted by BrokenCircles
Originally posted by Swills
Oh god, who really has time for such nonsense. While I don't disagree with you that there is indeed trolls on every forum, it is their own fault if they fall subject to trolls. Any Mod here can spot a troll a mile away & will do what they do best. So lets not fret
I figured I could contact someone to edit my post, problem is I just wanna be able to do it myself
Who really has time?
It would have taken much less time and effort to just send an 'Alert,' as opposed to creating a thread about the issue.
Now, you have spent more time, and have most likely still not changed/edited whatever it was.
In a shorter amount of time, it could have already been fixed/edited.
ETA: hmm
Originally posted by Swills
Who can I write about this
Seriously, I have the time
who really has time? I have time. Who really has time? I have time.
edit on 6/29/11 by BrokenCircles because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by Swills
The rule really isn't needed, imo, and its kinda amazing you'd defend it so much
Originally posted by kinglizard
reply to post by Swills
There was a time when we had no time limit. The problem was that a thread author would get upset with the comments being left in the thread or a member or the weather...etc This prompted these members to completely destroy many ongoing in-depth discussions by deleting opening post and comments. I mean members were putting a lot of effort into some thread only to find it a waste of time because of the destruction. Hopefully the 4 hour time limit is enough for most members now.
Originally posted by BrokenCircles
Originally posted by Swills
The rule really isn't needed, imo, and its kinda amazing you'd defend it so much
I wasn't defending it, because it is flawed(as far as I know, it's never actually a full 4 hours).
However, no limit at all, could cause several problems. Some of which have now been mentioned in this thread. There are other possible problems that could also arise if there was a 'limitless edit time.'
I was just pointing out your contradiction.
Originally posted by kinglizard
reply to post by Swills
There was a time when we had no time limit. The problem was that a thread author would get upset with the comments being left in the thread or a member or the weather...etc This prompted these members to completely destroy many ongoing in-depth discussions by deleting opening post and comments. I mean members were putting a lot of effort into some thread only to find it a waste of time because of the destruction. Hopefully the 4 hour time limit is enough for most members now.
Originally posted by kinglizard
Honestly I can't remember the time limit...it may be 2 to 4 hours...Not sure.
When I was a member I would type my posts and threads in notepad...edit, refine thoughts and when I had it somewhat perfect I would post.
Maybe you could do the same.
Originally posted by Hefficide
I just want to jump in and reiterate what kinglizard suggested as it's my common practice also. Use notepad or wordpad as an editing tool. This prevents many posting issues such as realizing you made a boo-boo on your OP all the way up to preventing those dreaded and embarrassing empty OP posts.
~Heff
Originally posted by Hefficide
reply to post by smurfy
It's all good. I saw your replies but wanted to accentuate the point for the benefit of any newer members who might be following along with the thread!
This site can be intimidating to those who come from other, totally text based sites or forums... I like to take every opportunity that affords itself to throw out education and reinforcement of good practices to try and mitigate as much "stage fright" for other members as I can.
~Heff
Originally posted by kinglizard
If there is an image you wish to replace or text that doesn't change the context of the thread u2u a moderator and we will be happy to make the change for you...at our discretion.
We are more than happy to work with you if the criteria is met.